goatee
word
Definition
A goatee is a small, pointed beard on a man's chin, sometimes including a mustache.
Usage & Nuances
A "goatee" typically refers to a beard on the chin only, but sometimes includes a mustache when called a "goatee" in everyday speech. It is informal and often used in describing facial hair styles. Not to be confused with a "beard" (covers more of the face) or a "mustache" (above the lip only).
Spanish: perillaPortuguese (BR): cavanhaquePortuguese (PT): cavanhaqueChinese (Simplified): 山羊胡子Chinese (Traditional): 山羊鬍子Hindi: बकरी दाढ़ीArabic: سكسوكةBengali: ছাগলের দাড়ি - গোঁফ-সহ ছাগলের দাড়িRussian: эспаньолкаJapanese: あごひげ（ゴーティー）Vietnamese: râu dêKorean: 염소수염Turkish: keçi sakalıUrdu: چھوٹی ٹھوڑی کی داڑھی - گوٹیIndonesian: janggut kambing
Example Sentences
My uncle grew a goatee last year.
basic
A goatee is different from a full beard.
basic
He shaved off his goatee before the interview.
natural
Do you think a goatee would look good on me?
natural
His new goatee makes him look older.
natural
He has a goatee and no mustache.
basic